Current time in Costa Rica

15:38:53
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-6 3 hours behind Brasília Reference: San Jose
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Time zone of Costa Rica

The time in Costa Rica (San Jose) follows the America/Costa_Rica time zone, currently UTC-6. 3 hours behind Brasília.

Costa Rica
15:38:53
Brasília
18:38:53

How to call or schedule a meeting with Costa Rica

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 in Costa Rica; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Costa Rica: sunrise today at 05:26 · sunset at 17:13 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
San José
Continent
Central America
Area
51,100 km² (19,730 sq mi)
Population
about 4.5 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Languages
Spanish, English
Calling code
+506
Internet domain
.cr

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Costa Rica right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Costa Rica?

3 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Costa Rica changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Costa Rica in?

Costa Rica follows America/Costa_Rica, currently UTC-6. The reference location is San Jose.

Does Costa Rica have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Costa Rica does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Costa Rica from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 15:00 in Costa Rica).

What is the capital of Costa Rica?

The capital of Costa Rica is San José. The country covers about 51,100 km². Continent: Central America.

What currency and calling code does Costa Rica use?

The currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC). To call from abroad, dial +506 before the number. Websites use the .cr domain.